The ubiquitous table condiment of Vietnam, this sauce is present at virtually every meal. It features lime juice, fish sauce and sugar, spiced with garlic and chilies. The level of spiciness depends on how these two latter ingredients are prepared. Ingredients: (Makes about 500 ml/18 fl oz) 175 g/6 fl oz fish sauce 100 ml/3½ […]

Although spices play an integral role in every Indian meal, housewives in India insist on buying whole spices in small quantities because they easily lose their distinctive aromas, especially when exposed to air and kept in hot, humid conditions. Spices may be used raw, but are frequently toasted or fried before further use. When toasting […]

Griddle-Roasted Flat Bread Recipe (Chapatti Recipe) In Indian homes, chapattis are made fresh every day, using a special flour known as atta. Asian stores sell atta, but you can also substitute a fne, wholemeal bread flour combined with plain flour, at a ratio of two-thirds whilemeal to one-third plain flour. Ingredients: (Makes 16) 400 g/14 […]